HIV and AIDS

HIV is an infection that breaks down your immune system and can lead to AIDS. There’s no cure, but treatment can help you stay healthy.

Secretary Becerra commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Dr. Anthony Fauci introduces a powerful short-film produced by the National AIDS Memorial that captures four decades of stories from HIV long-term survivors.  Learn more at www.aidsmemorial.org/AIDS40

WHO HTS Info makes it easy to view WHO guidance on HIV testing on smartphones and tablets, online or off, everywhere.

A pathway to prevention on your mobile phone.

Dr. Fauci reflects on the past 40 years of working to end the HIV epidemic. It is a time to honor the more than 700,000 Americans who have died from the epidemic and reenergize our efforts to address stigma and health equity to successfully end the HIV epidemic in the U.S. and globally.

June 5, 2021 marks 40 years since the first five cases of what later became known as AIDS were officially reported. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) described the five cases.

This message from HHS  Officials and PACHA members reflects on the lives lost to AIDS-related illness, recommits to ending the HIV epidemic in the U.S., reenergizes our efforts to ensure we meet the needs of those most affected by HIV, and encourages us to reengage our partners to support critical contributions to the HIV response.

The webinar, “40 Years of Progress: It’s Time to End the HIV Epidemic Commemorative Dialogue”, highlights the June 5th statements by President Joe Biden, the Secretaries of HHS and State Department, and includes a video message from Secretary Xavier Becerra, HHS. Speakers include Harold Phillips, Director, The White House Office of National AIDS Policy; Dr. Angeli Achrekar, Acting U.S.

This Live with Leadership features Dr. Tim Harrison, Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives & Senior Policy Advisor Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy, HHS joined by Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, Director, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, CDC, and Dr. Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, FACP, President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association.

This Live with Leadership features Dr. Tim Harrison, Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives & Senior Policy Advisor Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy, HHS joined by Dr. Laura Cheever, Associate Administrator, HIV/AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, and Dr. Jonathan Mermin, Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention.